I was thinking that sometimes it is really hard to always be faithful. Sometimes it just seems like life is kicking you in the teeth and all you can do is let it happen.
It is times like these when I think of Ephesians chapter 6:16, "In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one." You see, life gets really hard sometimes, you lose your job, a loved one dies, you get sick, bad things happen. The first thing I want to do when life gets hard is doubt that God loves me and that he has blessings in store for me, in other words, I put down my shield.
In battle, one of the most important things you have is your shield, it keeps you from getting shot!! I want to challenge you today, if you are getting shot at, to keep your shield up. Stand on what God promises you and march forward through the onslaught, believing what scripture says. God will protect you, he does love you, he wants good for you!! Lean into him in times of trouble, don't doubt his love for you, he will see you through.
Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
We don't always know why things get hard or what the results will be, but God does. Trust him with your future he will deliver you. Don't allow yourself to get shot by dropping your faith, keep moving and trusting in his Word.
